Askham Bryan College

Higher Education in Partnership

Askham Bryan College was established more than 60 years ago and has an excellent reputation for high quality land-based education. This is an exciting new partnership between the college and Harper Adams, two of the country's leading land-based institutions, and has enabled the development and expansion of expertise and resources which will benefit all students.

A recent multi-million pound investment programme has included the development of the college's Centre of Vocational Excellence in Food Chain Technology and the College Farm, the establishment of the National Beef Training Centre, the building of a new Equestrian Centre, the expansion of the Centre for Animal Management and its collection of animals, new glasshouses in the Horticultural Unit and new residential accommodation for students. The college's main campus is surrounded by attractive countryside and is close to the historic and exciting city of York. Askham Bryan is renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Our students are treated as individuals and teaching staff have a wealth of experience in the land-based industries and strong links with employers. We provide several routes into higher education. For those with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, foundation degrees can be completed in two years, studying full time. For those without these qualifications, a three-year route is available which includes a preparatory year. Foundation degrees can be followed by 'top-up' courses which lead to honours degrees with only one additional year of study.

There is also a three year honours degree in Animal Management and Science with direct entry for those with higher A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

To apply for our full-time higher education courses you will need to apply through UCAS using the institution code A70. All courses are available on a part-time basis, for further information and details of how to apply direct to the college for part-time study, please contact Central Admissions at Arkham Bryan College.

Contact information

For a prospectus, more information or an informal chat about higher education at Askham Bryan College, please contact: